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As part of a targeted new website and recruitment program for military veterans, the World Franchising Network has named The Grout Doctor® as one of the "50 Top Franchises for Veterans." The Grout Doctor® is the only company in its industry...

Tossed®, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today unveiled its Spicy Shrimp & Strawberry Salsa Crepe Wrap, a limited time lunch and dinner special that heralds the refreshing return of springtime. Featuring cayenne...

TruGreen, the nation's largest professional lawn and landscape care service, is passionate about educating Americans that trees need regular care to maintain their health and beauty. Just in time for nature's spring growth spurt, TruGreen is...

Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today the signing of a multi-unit Regional Developer agreement with Gary W. Meyers for the development of 10 new centers throughout North...

ShopRunner (http://www.shoprunner.com), a members-only shopping program that offers consumers unlimited, free two-day shipping, and Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, have announced a new partnership that will...

Fresh Healthy Vending, North America's leading healthy vending franchisor, announces its first franchise opening in Michigan with the appointment of Jim Rabourn of Grand Rapids. Local entrepreneur, Jim Rabourn recently launched his Healthy Vending...

Priority Club® Rewards, the world's largest and fastest-growing hotel loyalty program from IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces its new positioning and refreshed look as a result of findings from its global travel loyalty industry...

NiteLites of Columbus Landscape Lighting was honored at the 2011 NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Annual Conference. This Columbus outdoor lighting business received the President's Club Award for Superior Growth. As a franchise in NiteLites, a national...

It is officially Spring and Atlanta area homebuilders are hard at work taking advantage of the warmer weather and softer ground. NiteLites of Atlanta Landscape Lighting offers the following money and time saving steps for incorporating outdoor...

Lenny Kravitz, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Colbie Caillat and Matt Nathanson will top the A-list roster headlining the next edition of "Live in the Vineyard," the exclusive Napa Valley live music showcase presented by Aloft Hotels. Matthew...

Now that the ice has melted, and the roads have cleared, the Wingstop World Wing-Eating Championship is back on! On Wednesday, April 13 the world's top competitive eaters, including the number-one-ranked eater in the world Joey Chestnut, will...

Cartridge World provides a simple green solution for area businesses who want to save money. As easy as changing a light bulb, reusing printer cartridges helps reduce waste in landfills while it also saves money. On Earth Day, April 22, 2011, when...

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Tampa North - Telecom Park following a conversion from a La Quinta Inn &...

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has appointed Michael Murphy to senior vice president for the worldwide lodging franchisor's Cambria Suites brand. In his role leading Cambria Suites, Mr. Murphy will build upon the many powerful...

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it's celebrating the launch of its entertainment destination, Bearville.com(TM), by giving kids a chance to appear on an upcoming...

T.G.I. Friday's® restaurants are adding more choice, recognition, and surprises to its Give Me More Stripes® loyalty program, an industry first when introduced in April 2008. Based on recent research and guest feedback on more than 300...

Calling out to bacon buffs and enthusiasts across the nation, Denny's is paying homage to America's love for all things bacon with the launch of "Baconalia! A Celebration of Bacon." No longer relegated to a side dish, bacon is now front and center...

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, long known as the international purveyor of healthier alternatives to traditional fatty fast food, is celebrating the opening of its 200th store in India. The first store opened just 10 short years ago in New Delhi.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces it has opened its two newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurants in Reno and Henderson, Nevada. These new openings mark a total of six Famous Dave's locations in Nevada.

Batteries Plus just concluded the first-quarter of 2011 by experiencing a record month. The nation's largest and fastest growing battery retailer ended March 2011 by signing a single-month record of 32 new locations across the United States. This is...

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it will raise funds to support Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, which funds...

Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is proud to announce that Sophie's Salad will be available for just $6.99 at all locations for the month of April.

Tossed®, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with a Los Angeles-based investor group. The signing turns Tossed into a nationwide operation, exposing a new region of the...

Do you remember the aroma of freshly baked pastries from your grandma's kitchen? Sweet. Delicious. Mouthwatering. Today, your fond memories come to life at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) because MSE Branded Foods, the airport's primary food and gift...

Valpak Direct Marketing Systems / Cox Target Media and junaio today announced that Valpak coupons will now be available on the junaio app, allowing consumers to save money at nearby businesses with geo-targeted coupons that pop up on their...

In less than five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® has become one of the nation's fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises. The company wants to honor National Cleaning Week - which takes place from Sunday, March 27 to Saturday, April 2 - by...

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, last week closed their 2011 National Managers Meeting in Orlando. The...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be speaking during J.P. Morgan's Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 at 8:15am local time. Frits van Paasschen,...

The economic downturn has made life even more of a struggle for the millions of folks caring for elderly loved ones. They're working longer hours, paying higher gas and medical bills and struggling to find the money and time to care for aging loved...

Noodles & Company, the Colorado-based restaurant concept that serves made-to-order noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world, today announced a new development agreement with franchise group Prairie Pasta Company, Inc., an...

Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza recently donated 150 pizzas to the sailors on three Navy ships which returned to Naval Station Everett after lengthy deployments.

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced the roll out of its new humour range. Ten fun new designs have been added to the popular range which will now be delivered to retail outlets by the Company's 75...

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced today the grand opening of its new Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Milpitas, Calif., and Daly City, Calif.,...

Just a year after kicking off its national sponsorship Mr. Rooter Plumbing marks the milestone of giving $50,000 in in-kind donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities®.

Fifty million people did it over the past year, and today Papa Murphy's International is challenging everyone to "Join the Take 'N' Bake Revolution" with the launch of its 2011 marketing initiative. The new campaign is based on revolutionary ideas...

Big Al's Steaks, The traditional Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich Franchise, is proud to announce the opening of the fourth Big Al's Steaks restaurant in the "Legacy Place" plaza in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This will be the third Big Al's Steaks...

The Las Vegas TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise was recently recognized as a top performer for 2010. It ranked No. 3 out of more than 200 locations across the United States.

Continuing its strong heritage of innovation and bringing consumers fun and informative ways to engage in the home buying and selling process, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today announced that it is the first national real estate franchise brand...

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced that Jim Ramsay has joined its management team as senior vice president of franchise sales. Ramsay will be responsible for leading the franchise sales team and expanding the Better Homes and...

HomeVestors of America, Inc., known as the WE BUY UGLY HOUSES® company, honored the accomplishments of its team members with Top Performance Awards announced at its annual convention in December. With about 200 franchises in 33 states,...

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has retained Mindshare Technologies to implement a comprehensive customer satisfaction program.

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced that it has completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $400 million of investment-grade asset-backed notes. Sierra Timeshare 2011-1 Receivables Funding LLC issued...

The next revolution in core training is here, and it's happening at Gold's Gym.

Starting today, Quiznos customers around the country can enjoy an all-new flavor at Quiznos, the Chicken Bacon Dipper with signature cheese sauce. Part of what makes the Chicken Bacon Dipper unique is that it is served with a side of cheese sauce...

Great Clips, the world's largest hair salon brand, was recently named one of the nation's top franchise opportunities by three highly respected national media outlets. The staffs at Forbes, Entrepreneur and AllBusiness.com independently evaluated...

CEC Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the development of ten Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants in northeastern Mexico by franchisee company CECFranquicias, S.A. de C.V. The new locations will mark the family entertainment company's first...

The global chain of 7-Eleven® is raising funds in close to 39,000 store locations to assist organizations providing relief for the Japanese people devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Positioned as the leader of the nation's small business community, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is set to further enhance its services through a recent partnership with the...

At its 2011 Global Business Conference last week in Dallas, Texas, Carlson Restaurants, parent of T.G.I. Friday's®, announced plans to double the number of T.G.I. Friday's restaurants globally.

Paul Davis Restoration offices in the Chicago metro area will sponsor The American Burn Foundation (ABA) fundraising event to benefit local firefighters, burn victims and their families. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 30 from 5:30 pm...

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it is offering support for the relief efforts in Japan. The Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation is contributing $25,000 to the...

Pretzelmaker announced today that it is, once again, hosting its annual National Pretzel Day celebration on April 26th, 2011 at Pretzelmaker stores across the country*. Following tremendous success in 2010, the company has continued the popular...

Beef 'O' Brady's, the franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for its great food, energetic atmosphere and the ties it builds its communities, is launching a new prototype, thus adding new colors and design elements to refresh...

Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) recently presented Puerto Rico franchise partner, International Restaurant Services, Inc. (IRSI) and the company's president Artur Jotic, the "Franchisee of the Year" award, Brinker's highest...

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry operating primarily under the Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels(R), and Manhattan Bagel(R) brands, announced today...

Fashion designer Chloe Dao, who rose to national fame with her much publicized victory on season two of Project Runway, has created a luxurious robe for the owners of the Massage Heights locations in Houston in celebration of Mother's Day. Beginning...

Hooters restaurants throughout the world are raising money to help support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. Through various local initiatives, Hooters locations around the world are raising money toward the relief effort...

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, known for its fresh, made to order hand pattied burgers and fresh cut fries, has finalized a master franchise deal with experienced restaurant developer Lucky Patel for more than 30 new restaurants in Oregon....

The battle against the bulge in our nation's capital is officially underway as Energy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no menu item that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area...

For tasty new ways to enjoy El Pollo Loco's fresh, natural citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, the chain's culinary experts looked to the side and found inspiration in three sensational new accompaniments. Beginning Monday, March 28, 2011, El...

Smiling Moose Deli experienced a record-setting effort in 2010 for catering sales, and credits a fully customizable 'made-to-order' menu, backed by tremendous customer service as the reason for their success. Having increased sales by 25% each year...

Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, proudly announces the addition of brand new menu items for their fans. Barilla® Whole Grain wheat rotini pasta is now available in the salad case, along with over...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its Sheraton brand continues to lead the company's global growth and strengthen Starwood's position as one of the largest international hotel operators in China....

Fabulous Floors, a floor refinishing company based in Mentor, Ohio, recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a leader in local Web marketing, to make their flooring refinishers more readily available to local residents. Prospect Genius uses its...

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, is pleased to announce that the diversity committee of the board of directors has presented the company's annual Supplier Diversity Award to the Choice...